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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 480 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 495 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This is a great crockpot recipe to serve on a cold winter day. I serve it with a little grated cheese to put on top and cornbread. This will put some pep in your step!!! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces  |  
                                                2 tablespoons flour  |  
                                                1 tablespoon vegetable oil  |  
                                                1 cup onion, coarsley chopped  |  
                                                1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained  |  
                                                1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained  |  
                                                1 (10 3/4 ounce) can beef consomme or 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can beef broth  |  
                                                1 cup chunky salsa (i use pace)  |  
                                                2 tablespoons chili powder  |  
                                                1 teaspoon ground cumin  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves minced garlic  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Dredge the beef with the flour. 2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat and brown beef. 3. Stir often. 4. Place beef, onion, beans, corn, consome, salsa, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder in 3 1/2 quart slow cooker. 5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or until beef is done. 6. You may also cook it on high for 4-5 hours if you are pressed for time.                              | 
                         
                         
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